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Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2022 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement display assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from fine glass shards when separating cracked screen panels.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when applying isopropyl alcohol to clean adhesive residue.
- Always disconnect the battery connector before handling internal display flex cables to prevent electrical shorts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the bottom edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it from the device.
- 2
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully powered down before opening.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
3 minUse a heat gun on a low setting to warm the outer edges of the rear glass for two minutes. This softens the factory adhesive securing the back cover.
- 4
Attach suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover and press down firmly. Pull up gently on the suction ring to create a small opening between the glass and frame.
- 5
Slice rear adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Carefully slide the pick around the perimeter of the phone to slice through the rear adhesive.
- 6
Remove the rear glass
2 minLift the rear glass panel off the chassis once all edges are freed. Place the back panel aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew the upper motherboard bracket
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper protective cover and wireless charging coil. Keep screws organized by size and position.
- 8
Remove the wireless charging coil
2 minGently pry up the wireless charging coil and top cover assembly using a spudger. Lift the module clear of the frame.
- 9
Disconnect the battery
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This prevents accidental shorts during the rest of the repair.
- 10
Unscrew the lower speaker assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the bottom speaker module to the frame.
- 11
Remove the speaker module
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the speaker enclosure and gently pry upward to detach it from the housing.
- 12
Disconnect the display cable
2 minLocate the main display flex cable connected near the bottom board. Pry the connector straight up using a spudger to disconnect it.
- 13
Heat the front display
3 minApply heat along the front screen edges using a heat gun for 2–3 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 14
Separate display from frame
5 minAttach a suction cup to the front screen, pull to create a gap, and insert an opening pick. Slide the pick along all sides to cut the screen adhesive.
- 15
Thread display cable and lift screen
3 minGuide the display flex cable through the slot in the frame while pulling the old screen off the body. Set the damaged screen aside.
- 16
Clean frame residue
5 minScrape off leftover glass glass fragments and adhesive strips along the frame bezel using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the surface is completely clean and smooth.
- 17
Apply new display adhesive
4 minPlace pre-cut adhesive strips along the inner perimeter of the frame where the new screen will sit. Peel away the protective film.
- 18
Mount the replacement display
4 minThread the new screen's flex cable through the frame slot and align the display evenly into the frame bezel. Press firmly around the edges to seat the adhesive.
- 19
Reconnect the display flex cable
1 minAlign the display cable connector over its socket and press straight down until it snaps into place.
- 20
Reinstall the speaker module
2 minLower the bottom speaker assembly back into its position on the lower frame section.
- 21
Secure the lower screws
2 minReinsert and tighten the Phillips screws to hold the speaker module firmly in place.
- 22
Reconnect the battery
1 minAlign the battery flex cable connector with the motherboard socket and press down firmly to restore power.
- 23
Reinstall upper bracket and charging coil
3 minPosition the top bracket and wireless charging assembly over the motherboard and reinsert all retaining screws.
- 24
Seal the rear glass panel
3 minApply new frame adhesive strips to the back cover, align it over the chassis, and press down evenly around all edges to seal the phone.
After your Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2022 screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge Plus 2022 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2022 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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